Signs of glitter in tatty old City of Gold
CBD is being revitalised, say private developers, but municipality and government must step up
17 April 2025 - 05:00
Joburg’s inner city is in crisis. Infrastructure is collapsing, law and order is frequently absent. The area has been undermined by flight to the north for decades. Yet there are areas that are thriving, where people go safely about their daily business and entrepreneurs are making good money. There is talk of a substantial turnaround from various stakeholders — but such talk is not new...
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